PROTOJE CHAMPIONS SOUND SYSTEM CULTURE ON THUNDEROUS ‘BIG 45’
Protoje steps into the spotlight once again with Big 45, a bass-heavy salute to Jamaican reggae and sound system culture. Dropped via In.Digg.Nation Collective/Ineffable Records, the track radiates raw energy, paying homage to the roots that shaped the two-time Grammy-nominated artist’s career.
Directed by Samo, the video sees Protoje and his crew transport massive speaker cabinets through the streets. It’s a visual tribute to the sound system culture that fuels his artistry.
AS THE TRACK BOOMS, PROTOJE’S EFFORTLESS DELIVERY LOCKS INTO THE RHYTHM
It’s a scene drenched in nostalgia, yet brimming with contemporary flair. As the track booms, Protoje’s effortless delivery locks into the rhythm, carrying the weight of reggae’s past and future in his cadence.
Protoje has been teasing Big 45 at live shows, and the reception has been explosive. “This is just a reggae and dancehall anthem,” he says. “The moment we started it, everybody got excited.”
With a packed tour calendar spanning Australia, Europe and the US, Protoje’s movement is only growing stronger. Catch his 2025 tour details at protoje.com/tour.
ABOUT PROTOJE
Protoje pushes reggae forward, blending hip-hop, soul, jazz, and dancehall into his signature sound. A key figure in the reggae revival, he broke through with Who Knows featuring Chronixx.
His collaborations span Jorja Smith to Koffee, and even Barack Obama added him to his 2021 Summer Playlist. As the founder of In.Digg.Nation Collective, he uplifts rising Jamaican talents like Sevana and Lila Iké.
